Woman struck, killed on highway in Burlington County

Google MapsChristina Meekins, 24, of Burlington City was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

MAPLE SHADE — Authorities say no charges will likely be filed in the death of a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross a southern New Jersey highway.

Maple Shade police say 24-year-old Christina Meekins of Burlington City had just left a convenience store and was headed back to an apartment complex when she was hit early Friday in a southbound lane of Route 73. She was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

No other injuries were reported in the accident, and authorities have not disclosed the driver's name.

Meekins was in the area to visit with a friend who lives in the apartment complex.